Falls Prevention and Balance

Smart Home with Ryan Herd, Bob Fields, Carol Chiang, Dr. Jerry Wilmink and Jamie Gold

By Linda Sherman / August 10, 2024

Key points included the importance of user-friendly interfaces, such as voice control and video doorbells, to ease older adults into technology. Bob Fields highlighted Hibersense’s smart thermostat system, which can save up to 40% on heating and cooling costs by controlling individual room temperatures. Jerry Wilmink emphasized the need for accurate fall detection and health…

Fitness, Fall Prevention, AgeTech Product Founders Design Discussion

By Linda Sherman / August 6, 2024

Experts in Fitness and AgeTech discussed the importance of designing both products and digital platforms with accessibility in mind, user testing, and collaboration with healthcare entities. They also emphasized the need for tailoring fitness programs for seniors with dementia and supporting caregivers. This outstanding group of leaders includes product founders. Recorded on 3-17-22, this episode…

Falls Prevention, US Medicare Budget, Nursing Home Staffing Standards, Post Surgery Delirium Risk 9-12-23

By Linda Sherman / June 21, 2024

Discussion hosted by Linda Sherman, and Ray Gordon Articles are listed in the order they were presented and discussed. Presented by Dr. Zalan Alam, MBBS, FRCGP GP Partner and Clinical Director IMC American Medical Association 5-22-23 What Drives Post-Surgical Delirium Risk Among Older Patients by Jennifer Lubell https://www.ama-assn.org/delivering-care/population-care/what-drives-post-surgical-delirium-risk-among-older-patients Presented by Elizabeth Magallon Fleury, LifesEncore.com NY Times 9-10-23 HIV, Aging…

Brain Health Memory Science, Family Caregiver Training, Senior Fitness, Menopause 8-15-23

By Linda Sherman / June 20, 2024

Discussion hosted by Linda Sherman, Ray Gordon, and Debbie Howard Articles are listed in the order they were presented and discussed, followed by Debbie’s summary of this show. Presented by Josef Katz, josefkatz.com, Prime Life Podcast NBC News 8-8-23 How Walking Benefits Senior Fitness by Aria Bendix https://www.nbcnews.com/health/health-news/daily-steps-to-lower-risk-of-death-rcna98754 Presented by Gary Barg, Caregiver Media Group & caregiver.com US News…